Segment
1. Michelin CrossClimate 2 Premium4. Fulda MultiControl Lowcost
Comparison: Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. Fulda MultiControl vs. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 vs. Continental AllSeasonContact 2
Michelin CrossClimate 2 vs. Fulda MultiControl – two popular all-season tyres aimed at year-round convenience, but with very different track records in independent tests. If you’re choosing between them, the aggregated results strongly favor the premium option.
Michelin CrossClimate 2 (all-season) is the successor to the original CrossClimate and is produced in Italy and Spain. You can explore the brand’s all-season range on the Michelin manufacturer page. Our overall rating: 92%.
Fulda MultiControl is Fulda’s all-season entry; see the brand overview on the Fulda manufacturer page. Our overall rating: 6%.
Head-to-head in mutual tests
Across the two Autobild comparisons where both tyres appeared, the Michelin consistently finished well ahead:
- Autobild (32 tyres): CrossClimate 2 – 1st; MultiControl – 30th.
- Autobild (37 tyres): CrossClimate 2 – 4th; MultiControl – 27th.
In other words, Michelin outperformed Fulda in every shared test by a large margin, often contending for the top positions while the Fulda trailed in the lower third.
Michelin CrossClimate 2: strengths and trade-offs
- Snow excellence: standout snow traction, handling and braking, repeatedly topping categories like snow cornering and overall snow performance.
- Dry-road confidence: short dry braking, dynamic dry handling and precise steering add reassuring safety margins.
- Efficiency and longevity: praised for low rolling resistance and very good mileage in the latest rounds; also comparatively low exterior noise in some tests.
- Aquaplaning resistance: noted as good in recent evaluations.
- Weaknesses: slightly longer wet braking versus the class best; premium price. An older 2022 note mentioned modest mileage, but more recent tests highlight high longevity, indicating improvements or size-specific variance.
Fulda MultiControl: positioning and limitations
- Value-focused all-season tyre that tends to finish well behind premium rivals in comprehensive test scoring.
- Its much lower placements (27th/30th in large comparative fields) suggest compromises in key safety metrics when stacked against the best, especially in areas where the Michelin excels (snow braking/traction, dry braking/handling).
- Best suited if price is the primary concern and driving demands are modest; otherwise, performance-focused buyers will likely find it lacking.
Overall verdict
Looking at all available results, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the clear overall winner. It delivers class-leading snow capability, strong dry performance, very competitive efficiency and mileage, and consistently top-tier test finishes. The Fulda MultiControl, while serviceable for budget-conscious drivers, does not match the Michelin’s safety and performance envelope in independent testing and ranks substantially lower overall.
Model updates
Neither tyre is currently listed as replaced by a newer model. The CrossClimate 2 is the successor to the original CrossClimate; the MultiControl has no declared replacement at this time.
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4. Fulda MultiControl 23.78
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Best rating in test
1. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 Exemplary2. Continental AllSeasonContact 2 Exemplary3. Michelin CrossClimate 2 Test winner4. Fulda MultiControl Recommended
Worst rating in test
3. Fulda MultiControl Recommended4. Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 Recommended
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 36.8 | 50.5 | |||||
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | 37.9 | 56.4 | |||||
| Fulda MultiControl | 44.4 | 65.0 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | 36.8 | 50.5 | |||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | 40.0 | 53.6 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 37.7 | 45 | |||||
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | 37.7 | 47 | |||||
| Fulda MultiControl | 44.2 | 54.9 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | 38.5 | 45 | |||||
| Continental AllSeasonContact 2 | 40.4 | 45.4 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 39,9 | 44,4 | |||||
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | 39,9 | 49,2 | |||||
| Fulda MultiControl | 51,1 | 56,3 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 37,6 | 50 | |||||
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | 37,6 | 53,9 | |||||
| Fulda MultiControl | 45,5 | 58,6 | |||||
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